Southern Yizhou, Zangke County.

The Barbarian King Meng Huo was flirting with Lady Zhu Rong in the room.

Just as his big hand was about to reach into his wife’s skirt, a discordant voice suddenly sounded outside the house:
“Your Majesty! The imperial envoy, Sun Qian, wants to see you. He has something important to discuss with Your Majesty.”

When he heard the words “imperial envoy”, the green worm in Meng Huo’s brain immediately shrank back.

Although Mrs. Zhu Rong’s eyes were seductive, she still pushed her husband:
“Your Majesty, please go and take care of the important matters first. I will deal with it on my own first, and then wait for Your Majesty to return~”

Meng Huo smiled as if to say “I understand you” when he heard this, then patted the back of his wife’s hand and said:

“Madam, please wait a moment. I will be back soon!”

Having said that, Meng Huo strode out of the room.

Inside the meeting hall.

When Meng Huo arrived, he saw a skinny scholar waiting there.

I think it must be Sun Qian from Liu Bei’s army.

He had heard the news that Liu Bei was named King of Han by the court.

Therefore, he was not surprised that Sun Qian came in the name of the court.

When Sun Qian saw the young and strong Barbarian King, he immediately stood up and saluted:

“Meet the Barbarian King!”

Meng Huo sat down on the main seat and asked in a loud voice:
“What do you want to do here?”

Sun Qian smiled slightly and said:

“I am here to give the king an opportunity!”

“Opportunity?”

Meng Huo leaned forward slightly, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes:
“What chance?”

Seeing Meng Huo’s intention, Sun Qian did not answer but asked:

“I wonder if Your Majesty is content to be the ruler of the South?”

Meng Huo narrowed his eyes, realizing that the other party had something else in mind, so he did not respond.

Seeing that Meng Huo remained silent, Sun Qian continued:

“Looking at the king’s cheerful face, I think he is living a very comfortable life.

“It’s a pity that this comfort won’t last long.”

Meng Huo’s expression suddenly changed, and he stood up subconsciously:
“What do you mean?!”

Seeing that Meng Huo finally had a clear reaction, Sun Qian said slowly:

“I believe that the king has already known about the recent defeat of the imperial court and the fact that Lü Bu’s army has occupied most of Liang Province and is at its peak.

“Although Nanzhong has natural geographical advantages, your Majesty is brave and good at fighting, and is a feared hero!
“Once Lu Bu truly unifies the world, he will surely have time to completely control Nanzhong.

“Then the King, the Lord of the South, will have a hard time.”

After hearing this, Meng Huo couldn’t help but reveal an anxious and thoughtful expression.

Although Lu Bu promised him very generous conditions when he first came and treated him very politely.

But what Sun Qian said makes sense.

If Lu Bu really unified the world, he would definitely better control the South Central region in order to maintain the stability of the regime.

Even if he is not killed by then, his control over the South Central region will not be as solid as it is now.

Although he is reckless, he is not stupid.

Having said that, he had already guessed Sun Qian’s intention, which was to instigate him to rebel against Lu Bu’s army!

But if it weren’t for Lu Bu’s help, he wouldn’t even have been able to gain control of Nanzhong from Yong Kai.

It is also difficult for him to repay kindness with hatred…

Seeing Meng Huo’s sullen face and silent, Sun Qian knew that this alone was not enough to persuade the other party, so he continued:
“I know that Lu Bu has done a favor to the king.

“But Lu Bu is lustful by nature and has married many beautiful wives and concubines!
“But even so, his lustful heart remains unabated.

“I heard……”

Sun Qian looked around, moved closer to Meng Huo, and said in a low voice:

“It is said that Lu Bu had heard that Madam Zhu Rong was extremely beautiful and had been coveting her for a long time.

“If it weren’t for the king’s majesty, I’m afraid he would have taken the lady for himself long ago!”

Meng Huo, who was still hesitant just now, suddenly glared angrily: “What?! How dare that bastard Lu Bu set his sights on my wife?!

“Do you really think I, Meng Huo, am easy to bully?”

Seeing that Meng Huo was successfully angered, Sun Qian laughed secretly and struck while the iron was hot:
“Now our army has persuaded Shi Xie of Jiaozhou and the southern counties of Jingzhou to join forces.

“If the king could raise an army in Nanzhong, it would surely be able to effectively divert the attention of Lu Bu’s army.

“At the same time, our imperial army will launch a general attack on Lu Bu’s army in the north.

“When the time comes, we will attack from both the north and the south, and Lu Bu’s army will be completely defeated!
“By then, let alone Nanzhong, even if the entire Yizhou is handed over to you for management, and you become the governor of Yizhou, wouldn’t it be much more comfortable than being the governor of Nanzhong?

“The most important thing is that Lu Bu will no longer be able to covet the king’s wife!”

Hearing that there were so many benefits to rebelling against Lu Bu and that even Shi Xie of Jiaozhou was willing to rise up, Meng Huo, who already had hidden ambitions, immediately became tempted.

But after the excitement, he did not directly agree to Sun Qian.

He alone cannot make the decision on such a major matter that may affect life and death.

I must have a good discussion with my wife before making the final decision!

Thinking of this, Meng Huo said to Sun Qian:
“I already understand your meaning.

“But for such a major matter, please allow me to consider it carefully.

“You may go to the inn and rest first. The king will give you a reply tomorrow.”

Sun Qian was not surprised by Meng Huo’s answer.

Such a big thing does require careful consideration. If the other party agrees to it right away, he will start to suspect whether the other party has ulterior motives.

Sun Qian responded, said goodbye and left.

Meng Huo returned to his bedroom in a hurry.

As soon as he reached the bedroom door, he heard the sound of a nightingale chirping coming from the room.

Meng Huo’s heart suddenly warmed.

But considering the important matter mentioned by Sun Qian, he suppressed his restlessness and pushed the door open.

The sound of the door opening startled Mrs. Zhu Rong who was digging in the small garden.

Only after she saw clearly that it was her husband did she heave a sigh of relief, then threw herself into her husband’s arms, standing on tiptoe to ask for a kiss.

But what she didn’t expect was that her husband, who had never refused her, actually held her shoulders this time with a serious expression.

A trace of confusion flashed across Mrs. Zhurong’s eyes, and then she realized what big thing had happened.

She forced herself to suppress the restlessness in her heart, pulled her husband to sit down beside the bed, and asked in a charming voice:
“My king, what happened?”

As Meng Huo looked at his wife’s charming appearance, he became more and more worried that she would be snatched away by Lu Bu.

So he sighed and told Madam Zhurong the purpose of Sun Qian’s visit.

After hearing this, Mrs. Zhu Rong was also shocked!
Meng Huo asked anxiously:
“Madam, what do you think, should we accept the court’s proposal and fight Lu Bu?
“Otherwise, if Lu Bu really takes my wife away, how can I survive?”

Mrs. Zhu Rong pondered for a moment, and suddenly burst out laughing.

Meng Huo asked in confusion:
“Madam, you can still laugh at this time? Could it be that you are also…”

“What nonsense are you talking about!”

Mrs. Zhu Rong hit her husband’s chest unhappily, then said seriously:

“I naturally hope that Your Majesty can climb to a higher position.

“Maybe I can’t become a duke like Lu Bu, but being able to be a governor of Yizhou is pretty good too.

“But if we rise up and are suppressed, Your Majesty will not only lose your position but also your life.

“And don’t be fooled by the court’s nice words. If it is the court that unifies the world in the future.

“They will certainly do the same thing as Lu Bu in order to maintain the stability of their regime.

“Not only will Your Majesty not be able to maintain your position as Governor of Yizhou, but you will also be branded as unkind and unjust.

“As for that fellow Lu Bu, although he is lustful, has Your Majesty ever heard of him bullying men and women, or stealing other people’s wives?

“Besides, a man’s energy is limited. Does Your Majesty really think he is an ox that can work itself to death?
“I only have the king in my heart. If Lu Bu really dares to use force, I will never let her do what she wants, even if I die. The king does not need to worry about me being snatched away.”

After listening to Mrs. Zhu Rong’s words, Meng Huo immediately felt that it made a lot of sense, and immediately slapped his thigh and said:

“If it weren’t for Madam’s reminder, I would have almost fallen into Sun Qian’s trap! I will reject him right now!”

Meng Huo was about to stand up, but was pulled back by Madam Zhu Rong, who smiled:
“Don’t worry, my king! I have thought of a better plan!” (End of this chapter)